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Hypoventilation is breathing that is not adequate to meet the needs of the body, or reduced lung function.

Autonomic dysregulation is the impairment of the autonomic nervous system.

Some symptoms include:

Altered sweating

Decreased body temperature

Decreased sensitivity to pain

Cold extremities — hands and feet

Bradycardia — decrease in heart rate

Chronic diarrhea or constipation

ROHHAD is a very rare disorder with only more than 75 cases identified by our laboratory thus far.

ROHHAD Newsletter

The ROHHAD Community has collaborated to create a ROHHAD newsletter entitled the ROHHAD Reader. The goal of the ROHHAD Reader is to update families about current ROHHAD research and to build a stronger sense of community between the physicians, researchers, foundations and families who are committed to improving the lives of children and adults affected by ROHHAD. Please explore existing issues of the ROHHAD Reader below

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